Amanda McAlpine
Amanda McAlpine, Instructor and Coach with Tri-City Training and Upper Grand DSB is a World Veteran Judo silver medalist with a 3rd-degree black belt in Goju Ryu Karate, and a 1st-degree black belt in Judo. In addition to holds NCCP certification in Judo and Wrestling coaching. It is her love of teaching and coaching as well as her passion for Martial Arts, health and wellness that helps ignite an excitement for learning in her students. It is her goal to help each student attain his or her best in ALL areas of his/her life.
At Tri-City Training, we envision a community where people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, feel safe, valued, and inspired to work towards a more peaceful and happy future for all. The platform of martial arts training is one of empowerment; we train to build strength (body & character); to increase confidence; to seek flexibility and resilience both on the mat and in life. We believe the inherent values of our core tenets: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit, can guide any human to create a rich and full life of endless possibilities.
* Currently ranked Sandan with Canadian Naha Te Goju Karate, and level 2 Instructor (CNGK)
* Currently ranked Shodan with Judo Canada, and level 2 Instructor (NCCP)
* Judo Canada Certified Self-Defense Instructor
* Kinder Karate Program Facilitator & Instructor
* "STRONG" Programs - Designed & implemented "Strong" community programs & UGDSB credit programs
* Fitness Group Instructor, Personal Trainer (Adults, teens, kids)
* Goju Ryu Instructor (Adults, teens, kids)
* NCCP: wrestling, rugby, Judo (levels 1 & 2)
* OCT Certification – Teaching Martial Arts & Phys Ed (Upper Grand District School Board)
* Guelph Open Charity Tournament, Assistant to Director
* Physical Preparation Consultant
* Certification in Physical Preparation; Olympic Lifting Certificate
* CPR/AED Level HCP; Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
* Nominated and Recipient of Guelph’s distinctive “40 Under 40” award for leadership in the community (2015).
* Nominated and Recipient of Judo Ontario Female Veteran Athlete of the Year award (2018)
* Nominated and Recipient of Judo Ontario Female Veteran Athlete of the Year award (2020)
* Nominated and Recipient of Judo Ontario Female Veteran Athlete of the Year award (2024)
Amanda’s love of athletics began with her involvement in Cross Country running and playing varsity Rugby with University of Guelph. She is proud member of 1998 Hall of Fame team. Amanda also coached a high school team to OFSAA provincial championships and traveled to the UK on tour with the team.
Amanda now trains (and competes) Judo (Nationally & Internationally) and trains Goju Ryu Karate. She achieved a Silver medal at the Veteran Judo World Championship 2019 (Morocco) and Silver medal Veteran Judo World Championships 2023 (Abu Dhabi) with notable finish at Senior Montreal PanAmerican Open 2023, US Open 2024 (Senior). She also coaches Olympic Freestyle wrestling, Strength Training/Conditioning.
It is her love of teaching and coaching as well as her passion for Martial Arts, health and wellness that helps ignite an excitement for learning in her students. It is her goal to help each student attain his or her best in ALL areas of his/her life.